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On Tuesday I got a new 5k PB.....

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On Tuesday I got a new 5k PB.... :)

I am convinced these 30,10,10 intervals are paying off. My son has managed to programme it all in to Viktor ( my Garmin) so it tells me exactly what to do :)

Mr Moon was out to play this morning too. I even managed a bit of mid run dancing...

Happy Panthering

Juicyju

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Fantastic 5k time JJ! It's great when you reap the benefit of all that hard work isn't it?☺

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39

Thankyou, and yes it is a great feeling!!

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healthyjoel

nice one!

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to healthyjoel

Thankyou !

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RealfoodieclubGraduate10

Great Time and well done. I have found that it makes a really big difference, it really surprised me. Happy panthering.

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to Realfoodieclub

Thankyou, and glad you have found the same too 😎

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AndyDGraduate10

Really good time there.. I also got a 5k PB this week whilst doing some intervals (so walked quiet often) I'd still be a good few minutes behind you though :-)

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to AndyD

Fabulous, well done you!!

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John_WGraduate10

Great time Juicy!

As I keep saying to various beginners, intervals are by far the most efficient way of increasing your speed for a given distance. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm intrigued by the 30-20-10. My intervals are confined to your favourite, the dreadmill :-) 30-20-10 is tricky to do on one of those.

John

PS Hope Mr Juicy is doing OK.

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to John_W

A www Thankyou. My Juicy is back at work now after a few days at home. I was a bit concerned that he could make a big mistake ( he's an architect) and a disaster would happen. But the worst he said that could happen was that it would leak!!!!! Urgggg never going on that beast, but glad you like the 30,20,10.

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simonwilliamstutorGraduate10

Lime Green Laura is very envious of Viktor. She got a spot of mud on her today... she was not happy!

Congratulations on the PB... must be the day for it!

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to simonwilliamstutor

Thankyou... And you too, what a fab time. Just had a thought- as you are getting quicker and quicker, don't forget the 10% rule- worth adhering to so you don't get injured ( I've seen a lot of people here get v fast v quickly and then get injured setting them back for ages....)

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poppypugGraduate10

Cor ! Well done Ju, that is a fantastic achievement !

Put those paws up, Panther ! :-) xxx

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to poppypug

Thanks babe xxx

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Tattoojunkie30

That is a fantastic time JJ!!!! Well done! And what a gorgeous pic!

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to Tattoojunkie30

Thankyou xxx

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Bazza1234Graduate10

Juicy

If you are after 5K PB's try doing some 1 mile or 1 klm repeats. The thing is with 5K is that we need to actually improve our STAMINA over the 5000 metres - not short term speed ( you might need that to pip somebody at the post!! :) Run the 1mile or 1klm repeats( with a couple of minutes walk in between) at a pace faster than your current average PB pace - maybe 10-20 seconds faster. Basically you are running 3miles/5k at a faster pace than your average PB - but splitting the workload up. After a while doing those , you can join say 2 of the repeats ( when running miles) together - and finally attempt all 3 mile repeats all joined together at the faster pace that you have been practicing.

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to Bazza1234

That's so interesting and exactly what my son says I need to do. He's even programmed it into my garmin!!! I will try that next week. It really does make a lot of sense.... Thankyou

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misswobbleGraduate10

Well done Ju! They really do work! Hard work while you're going through it but you soon recover. I have been doing the fast intervals (not many, admitted) but I try and keep moving between them. Knackering though

I wish I had a son like that and a talking watch! I wouldn't have a clue how to program my watch.

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to

The watch doesn't talk it just buzzes!! It's a garmin 225 and you set the workouts on your computer. I am very blessed to have my son, we started running together, but now he's 14 he won't be seen out with me!!!

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jojo57Graduate10

Well done JJ- I love your posts - always something to learn.

I am exactly 10 minutes slower on my 5k and looking to improve. I think its time to work on my speed while slowly increasing distance on another run. What please is this 30:10:10 intervals business?

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply to jojo57

Thankyou... And if you do these your time will definately improve...

runnersworld.com/peak-perfo...

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